Seasonal Events
March 10, 11
WINTER RAPTOR FEST 2012
Friends of the Washington County Grasslands IBA
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friends of the IBA's 2nd Annual
Winter Raptor Fest returns to the heart of the Washington County Grasslands IBA in Fort Edward on March 10 & 11. Close encounters with the owls, hawks and falcons that depend on the IBA for their survival give you a taste of the IBA experience. Join VINS (Vermont Institute of Natural Science)educators as they explore the natural world through the eyes of a variety of native raptors. At least two of these "Winged Wonders" birds will demonstrate Free-Flight! See and learn more about the owls, hawks and falcons that depend on IBA for their survival in other fun and educational Live Bird of Prey presentations by New York State Wildlife Rehab Council, The Wildlife Institute of Eastern New York, North Country Wild Care and Adirondack Wildlife Refuge & Rehab Center. Meet the raptors and educators in the Exhibitor Barn afterwards.
New York State DEC presents a look at the state's Short-eared Owl Monitoring Project and the critical importance of this unique IBA to these mysterious, endearing and endangered owls! Guided snowshoe walks to look for at-risk raptors and songbirds, horse-drawn sleigh rides, "make and take" crafts for kids, educational exhibits, food vendors and more round out the weekend.
DATE: March 10 & 11 TIME: 10 - 4
LOCATION: Gallup Ridge Farm, Fort Edward, NY
Free Admission to Exhibitor Barn;
FEE for Live Bird of Prey Programs - seating limited.
*All donations and sales of Winter Raptor Fest 2012 prints and Event posters support Friends of the IBA's efforts to protect and preserve endangered and at risk birds of the IBA as we work toward our goal of a Nature Center.
[link: www.winterraptorfest.com for Details and Directions
Winter Raptor Fest is co-sponsored by Washington County Tourism Association. GlensFallsRegion.com is presenting business sponsor.
http://www.winterraptorfest.com/
March 10
RAPTOR FESTIVAL
Winter Raptor Festival
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Winter Raptor Fest Celebrates Birds of Prey found in the Washington County Grasslands IBA!
http://www.winterraptorfest.com
March 17, 18
MAPLE WEEKENDS
Upper Hudson Maple Producers Association
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
One of the best things about March in Washington County is Sugaring. The cool nights and warm days produce liquid gold maple sap. From this sap comes pure maple syrup and a variety of other delicious products. Washington County is located in the Upper Hudson New York Maple Producers region and association and non association producers will be open during Maple Weekend.
March 24, 25
MAPLE WEEKEND
Upper Hudson Maple Producers Assc
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
One of the best things about March in Washington County is Sugaring. The cool nights and warm days produce liquid gold maple sap. From this sap comes pure maple syrup and a variety of other delicious products. Washington County is located in the Upper Hudson New York Maple Producers region and association and non association producers will be open during Maple Weekend.
April 14, 15
TOUR OF THE BATTENKILL
Anthem Sports
America's largest one-day Pro/Am cycling race. Racers compete over 64 miles of rolling terrain on both dirt and paved roads as they travel through the world famous Battenkill Valley. Set in early spring, the race starts and finishes in the scenic village of Cambridge, New York and courses through covered bridges, family farms, and rural villages along the many challenging backcountry roads that traverse Southern Washington County, New York.
http://www.tourofthebattenkill.com
April 28, 29
FARM & FIBER TOUR
Washington County Fiber Tour
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Visit alpacas, bunnies, goats, sheep and
lambs, llamas, and more - on the farm; and meet the farmers and their families.
Watch spinning, knitting, weaving and felting demonstrations. Learn about raising the livestock and pets that we cherish. Drive from farm to farm through scenic Washington County in eastern NYS. Shop for handspun and dyed yarns, unique woven and knitted items, high quality fleeces, cuts of lamb, and more.
http://washingtoncountyfibertour.org
June 1, 2, 3
12TH ANNUAL CAMBRIDGE VALLEY BALLOON FESTIVAL
Cambridge Valley Chamber of Commerce
5:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cambridge puts out the welcome mat for this annual family-friendly celebration. Hot air balloon launches, fireworks, moon glow, carnival games and rides, musical events, vendors, and more! Most activities have no admission fee and free parking. Launches are scheduled for Friday eveining at 7p, Saturday and Sunday 6am and Saturday evening at 6p. Moon Glow on Saturday is at dark. all launches and glow are 100% dependant upon weather and wind.
http://www.cambridgenychamber.com/balloonpage.html
